There are several key players on the Falcons that could hit free agency this year, and having lost their first and fourth round draft picks in the Julio Jones trade, the Falcons must find a way to be able to re-sign some of those veteran players.

CB Brent Grimes

Brent Grimes will be one of the hottest players if allowed to hit the free agent market.

In a secondary that has been less than impressive, Grimes has remained the one constant.

Despite an average 2011 season, Grimes has turned into a very impressive cornerback. He has 12 interceptions over the last three seasons.

The potential problem in re-signing Grimes lies with the fact that the Atlanta Falcons already gave a hefty contract to cornerback Dunta Robinson prior to the 2010 season. Without some changes made with Robinson it would be very difficult for the Falcons to tie up that kind of money into one position.